Gammalite

Very close indeed , but no cigar. Ricky in the bike. This bloke does look a little like Inky Lord but unlike him was unable to win the NZ cup at his crack at it against another Ex-pat kiwi in Lightning Blue just before Inky Lord came along. This bloke ended up in Brisbane here for a very high sale price but never reached the Dizzy heights of Lightning Blue and Village Kid.

A quiz for you older kiwi harness racing supporters. Who is this horse? One of your contributors may have a fair idea at least.

Wow, my hero as a kid in NZ. Mr Smooth driving Captain Smooth. (I am Tasmanian but was in NZ in the 80's) Your drivers in NZ are so good, and so good to see Blair Orange getting those 2 big races there recently as a reward for effort. [and ability] Wonder what happened to Owen Purdon? He was driving beautifully early 80's before Mark started. Must of had an accident I guess.

Hello to 'Chief' Rangatira from Queensland. Just wondering [excuse my dumbness] what the AGH is, seemed to be Ain't Gunna Happen is what I could find. I remember the Stormont's were the crew to make Delightful Lady the Queen of the park, and Hillier got her late on.

I think Lazarus is nearly the Best ever. But Crowd pulling ability by a harness horse is long gone sadly, . Winx and Black Caviar certainly drew a lot of extra people to the racecourses when they appeared around Australia at the races. BTW, NZ racing was being slandered badly on Australian forums, but Melody Belle and Te Akau Shark with some stunning performances lately during the Spring carnival , has sure shut the critics up for a while. Well done Belle and Shark !

Scotch Notch won the Interdominion trotters final for Aus in 83' as well [but Sir Castleton got his revenge the following year] For the last Interdominion held in Auckland in 2011, the Aussie raiders got first 3 trifecta in the final. [Smokin Up later DQ'ed for added extras] I'm theMighty Quinn as promoted victor. Mark will be sure to stop that happening again. haha But how about Blacks A Fake, our mighty Queenslander, promoted to 2nd in 2011 to give him 4 series title wins and 2 seconds.!!!!! Doubt anyone could ever beat that record. All with your 'All-star girl' Nat Rasmussen as pilot as well. She is Amazing.

Hello NZ from Queensland, This is bad luck for Mark, but at least Spankem still has the much honoured current Miracle Mile Champion Title. I have signed in to enjoy some Interdominion Banter with you good kiwi folk next few weeks. I was lucky to be at Auckland Interdom 83' and see Gammalite defeat the brilliant Popular Alm and amazing Delightful Lady. 'Vow and Declare' has brought the Melbourne Cup to Queensland. Can 'Colt Thirty One' bring us the Interdominion as well ? Wouldn't it Be Nice???